The Hop by Diana Clarke

The Hop

Diana Clarke

528 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional funny medium-paced

Description

From the author of Thin Girls, a page-turning feminist novel that tells the story of how a poor girl coming of age in rural New Zealand grows to be a sex icon, the face of a movement, and a mother, all at the same time.“The Hop is a fresh ode to s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
dark 45%
reflective 41%
informative 34%
inspiring 34%
funny 32%
challenging 31%
hopeful 28%
sad 16%
tense 13%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 40%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.51

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